Studies

July 29, 2021

The Epigenetic Endurance Athlete

Newport, Rhode Island. Performance Medicine® launches epigenetics performance testing and related cutting-edge protocols for endurance athletes. Endurance athletes are among the fittest beings on the planet but it does not equate to being healthy. Endurance athletes often fixate on improving performance while health insidiously declines. What if you could genetically...

July 28, 2021

A Self-Professed Sweater Explores the Science Behind Stink

In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration. Outside

July 21, 2021

Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word

We all know that lifting weights can build up our muscles. But by changing the inner workings of cells, weight training may also shrink fat, according to an enlightening new study of the molecular underpinnings of resistance exercise.  NYT

July 21, 2021

A Hot Fitness Trend Among Olympians: Blood Flow Restriction

Some athletes in Tokyo are indulging in a trendy technique to enhance the effects of training and stimulate recovery. NYT

July 15, 2021

How Hot Is Too Hot to Run?

As events as big as the Olympic Trials get rescheduled because of heat, Women’s Running went to the science to find out how you should decide when it is too hot to run safely. Women’s Running

July 15, 2021

What makes a city runnable? Canadian researchers find out.

A team from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., surveyed over 1,200 recreational runners about what makes a city a good place to run. Their goal was to investigate the type of built and natural environments road runners prefer, as well as the safety and health concerns that may affect...

July 13, 2021

ACSM / Anthem American Fitness Index to Reveal 2021 Fittest Cities

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation published its annual American Fitness Index ranking the nation’s 100 most populous cities by 34 variables of personal health behaviors, outcomes and community indicators such as air quality and walkability. Find out how your city rated here.

July 13, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup Mid-Year Trends Data Shows Normal Registration Patterns and a Decline of Young Participants

Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for endurance and fundraising events, released preliminary registration data from the first half of 2021 to provide key metrics on the recovery of the events industry. The report includes some expected findings, (such as the rapid increase in in-person events)...

July 12, 2021

Athletes more likely than non-athletes to have irregular heartbeats

Researchers analyzed 13 studies between 1990 and December 2020 which examined the health of athletes who took part in sports including cycling, running, swimming, Nordic skiing, orienteering, rowing, football, rugby and netball. The studies included data on 70,478 participants. Researchers found the risk of atrial fibrillation was 2.46 times higher among...

July 8, 2021

Will Women Ultrarunners Surpass the Best Men?

A new science paper explores the subject at great depth, and concludes that it's possible, but not likely. Women's Running Last October, Courtney Dauwalter won the Big’s Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, tying the course record. Over almost three days, she covered 283.33 miles to beat all the men....

July 7, 2021

Fitbits Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19

Some people recovering from a coronavirus infection had an elevated heart rate for months, according to a new study. NYT

July 2, 2021

Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no

Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...

June 29, 2021

A New Study Suggests Employee Wellness Programs Are Pretty Much Useless

Employee wellness programs neither make workers healthier nor save companies money, says new research out of Harvard and the University of Chicago. Inc.

June 23, 2021

Savannah Sports Council Partners with haku to Optimize Participant Experience without Missing a Step

At the turn of 2021, Savannah Sports Council undertook a significant migration to haku's all-in-one and industry-leading platform. Through its new partnership with haku, Savannah Sports Council discovered that delivering a personalized and enhanced participant experience over multiple events requires powerful technology, a valuable partner, and a seamless onboarding process....

June 18, 2021

Aging process is unstoppable, finds unprecedented study

An unprecedented study has now confirmed that we probably cannot slow the rate at which we get older because of biological constraints. The statistics confirmed, individuals live longer as health and living conditions improve which leads to increasing longevity across an entire population. Nevertheless, a steep rise in death rates,...

June 16, 2021

Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings

According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement, and the earlier they start their workouts, the greater those savings can be....

June 9, 2021

The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues

a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)

June 8, 2021

Sipping a Pink Beverage Preride May Boost Your Endurance and Power

Drinking a beverage with a pink color before a ride may boost your endurance and power as opposed to reaching for regular, clear water, new research shows. Yahoo! Life Psychologically, it’s common to associate the color pink with sweetness, and we tend to reach for sweet tastes before exercise in anticipation of using...

June 7, 2021

Study: lower stride rate associated with higher risk of bone stress injuries

A recent study of Division 1 university cross-country runners has added more evidence to support the theory that a low step rate was a risk factor for bone stress injuries. Canadian Running

June 3, 2021

How Bikeable Is Your City? PeopleForBikes Releases Fourth Annual City Ratings

BOULDER, COLO. (June 3, 2021)— PeopleForBikes released its 2021 City Ratings, expanding internationally for the first time to include 30 European, 42 Canadian and 35 Australian cities. In its fourth annual iteration, the data-driven City Ratings analysis evaluated more than 750 cities and communities across the globe to spotlight the...

June 2, 2021

ASICS introduces tool to measure running’s effect on the mind

ASICS has launched a worldwide study on the effects of exercise on mental health and wellness, and everyone is invited to participate. The study employs a new online tool designed by the team at ASICS called the Mind Uplifter, and it uses facial recognition software and individual self-reports to analyze...

June 1, 2021

Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why

Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert

May 31, 2021

Hitting the wall by the numbers

The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running

May 31, 2021

How to Choose the Right Dose of Exercise for Your Brain

A new study tests how much cycling it takes to maximize cognitive function in endurance athletes.  

May 26, 2021

The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times